The construction industry has been in existence for a very long time, and like other industries, it is also revolutionizing with a change in time, technology and globalization. The industry involves the construction of residential, industrial and commercial buildings as well as engineering projects such construction of bridges, roads and utility systems. Apart from new construction projects the industry also involves remodeling, maintenance, renovation and additions to the old projects. For a construction project to be fully complete, several specialties in the industry must be involved to complete different phases of the project. These specialties are trained in their different areas of work, and every construction company needs to consider working closely with them. Some of them are unskilled laborers who do jobs that do not require extensive education or training. 

1. Project Managers

A project manager is a person who oversees the entire construction project and ensures everything goes as planned. As a construction employer, you will need a construction manager because they help in coordination and linkage between you and the architects or any other construction worker. Sometimes you may not be available to supervise day-to-day work, and your project manager will help in that and also provide a report on the progress. They will also update you on the materials consumed already and need for purchase of new ones. 

2. Architects and Quantitative Surveyors

Every construction project will need an architect to help in designing the building and handling all technical aspects of the project. A quantitative surveyor, on the other hand, will analyze the design and the construction plan and then provide a report highlighting the projected budget for the entire project. You will, therefore, need these specialties for your dock construction project because apart from estimating and monitoring the costs involved, they will also identify the dock accessories you will need for its completion. These two will work closely with the project manager to ensure everything goes as planned. 

3. Plumbers

Plumbers are responsible for installing and maintaining water pipes and appliances. They will also decide on how the pipes should run in the building, and this means they need to be involved in the planning and designing of the construction project. They also work closely with electricians and electrical engineers to ensure that cold and hot water supplies are properly fitted. Every appliance that uses water in the house will have to be worked on by your plumber, and this includes bathtubs, dishwashers, sinks, water heaters, toilets and the drainage system. 

4. Electricians

No construction project will be complete without electricians because they help in designing the construction project in a way that it will allow safe installation of electricity. If you do not involve an electrician at the beginning of your project, you might end up restarting it to allow safe installation of the electrical components. When hiring electrician contractors, it is good you make sure you get the most qualified and experienced because electricity installation is a job that can be dangerous if not carried out diligently. They will also be involved in testing and maintenance of power, lighting and air conditioning. 

5. Carpenters

Every construction project needs some carpenters because wood is one of the main components used in construction. For instance, if you are working on a dock construction project, some of your dock accessories will be wood and therefore will need a carpenter as one of the specialties who will bring it into completion. Most carpenters also work as wood machinists and therefore will help in cutting and shaping timber for different uses in the project. Every construction company will need qualified carpenters to help in different wood works for their projects. 

6. Glaziers

Most modern buildings are built with glasses as one of the main components, and therefore you will need qualified glaziers whose roles include cutting and installation of glasses. Your project could be a residential home, a commercial building or construction of skyscrapers and all will need qualified glaziers to work on the glasses. This job can be risky and costly and therefore should not be handled by anyone who isn’t a trained professional. 

7. Construction Laborers

These people may have received short-term training or no training at all, but they handle very important roles in every construction site. They are the people who perform different physical jobs that other trained specialties may not be able to perform. While these laborers are not paid as much per hour, many consider working on an overtime basis to earn more. As an employer, you should not ignore these people because a lot may go wrong in the construction site without their help. 

The construction industry is very wide, and due to the many activities involved, different specialties are required to work on different sub-projects of the main construction project. The list contains the main construction specialties that every company in the industry should consider.